Abstract: A technique for managing image quality in a laser-based imaging system is provided. Laser light sources are organized into two or more groups, and optical output power of a light source group containing an under-performing laser is matched to that of the under-performing laser, while the optical output power of the light sources in the remaining groups is not. The output of the laser light sources in each group is interleaved with the output of the laser light sources in the other groups, so that perceptual uniformity of a displayed image is maintained when the display is viewed from an appropriate viewing distance.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally provide an interconnect between a data signal source and a display device. The interconnect may be used to transmit data signals, command data, and power from the data signal source to the display device. The interconnect also may be used to transmit feedback data from the display device to the data signal source.

Abstract: A technique for managing image quality in a laser-based imaging system is provided. Laser light sources are organized into two or more groups, and optical output power of a light source group containing an under-performing laser is matched to that of the under-performing laser, while the optical output power of the light sources in the remaining groups is not. The output of the laser light sources in each group is interleaved with the output of the laser light sources in the other groups, so that perceptual uniformity of a displayed image is maintained when the display is viewed from an appropriate viewing distance.

Abstract: A tiled display system includes a plurality of display devices coupled together via a display device interconnect. Video signals and power can be transmitted to any display device coupled to the display device interconnect and then be distributed to the other display devices coupled to the display device interconnect. In situations where the power supply within a display device becomes inactive, the display device is capable of drawing power from neighboring display devices via the display device interconnect in order to power internal circuitry used to relay data signals.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally provide an interconnect between a data signal source and a display device. The interconnect may be used to transmit data signals, command data, and power from the data signal source to the display device. The interconnect also may be used to transmit feedback data from the display device to the data signal source.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for making a polymer dielectric composition incorporating diamondoids or diamond-like hydrocarbon units. The method includes forming a polymer solution from the cardo-diol 9,9-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)fluorene and a diacid chloride, casting a freestanding thin polyester film from the polymer solution, and metallizing the polyester film with an evaporated Al layer to form the dielectric composition. The diacid chloride may be derived from trans-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid; 1,3-adamantanedicarboxylic acid; or 4,9-diamantanedicarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions incorporating cycloaliphatic units are provided which may be used as a polymeric binders in thermal control coatings for use in space environments. A method is also provided for synthesizing the polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions. A method is also provided for synthesizing the monomeric compositions used to make the polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions.

Abstract: A benzobisazole polymer having repeating units of the formula: wherein Q is and wherein Z is —O—, —S— or —NH—. A new method for preparing 1,5-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid from 1,5-diaminonaphthalene under relatively mild conditions in good yields is also described.

Abstract: Polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions incorporating cycloaliphatic units are provided which may be used as a polymeric binders in thermal control coatings for use in space environments. A method is also provided for synthesizing the polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions. A method is also provided for synthesizing the monomeric compositions used to make the polyaryleneetherketone triphenylphosphine oxide compositions.

Abstract: Benzobisazole polymers having repeating units of the formula wherein Z is wherein X is —S—, —O— or —NH—.

Abstract: Molecular dispersions of rigid-rod polybenzobisazole polymer/copolymer in thermoplastic matrices in a weight ratio of about 1:99 to 50:50 are prepared by dissolving the rigid-rod polymer in an alcoholic or aprotic solvent, dissolving the thermoplastic polymer in an alcoholic or aprotic solvent, combining the two solutions and recovering the resulting molecular composite from the combined solution. These molecular dispersions consist essentially of rigid-rod polybenzobisazole polymer/copolymer having sulfonic acid groups pendant to the polymer/copolymer backbone and thermoplastic polymers selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyridines, poly(arylene ether ketone)s with a pyridyl functionality, aromatic poly(pyridine ether)s and poly(pyridine ether sulfone) copolymers, and polyimides with a pyridyl functionality.

Abstract: Molecular dispersions of rigid-rod polybenzobisazole polymer/copolymer in thermosetting matrices in a weight ratio of about 1:99 to 50:50 are prepared by dissolving the rigid-rod polymer in an alcoholic or aprotic solvent, dissolving the thermosetting polymer in an alcoholic or aprotic solvent, combining the two solutions and recovering the resulting molecular composite from the combined solution. These molecular dispersions consist essentially of rigid-rod polybenzobisazole polymer/copolymer having sulfonic acid groups pendant to the polymer/copolymer backbone and thermosetting polymers selected from the group consisting of iminobis(N-propyl-2-phenylethynyl-phthalimide), N-ethyl-(2,6-di-benzocyclobutenoxy)benzylamine, iminobis(N-propylnadic imide) and difunctional benzoxazine monomers of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a single bond, --CO-- or --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 -- and Q is --CH.sub.3 or --C.sub.6 H.sub.5.

Abstract: An aryletherketone copolymer having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the ratio m:n is in the range of 1:99 to 99:1; wherein Ar is selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## and wherein Ar' is selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## wherein Q is --O--, --CH.sub.2 -- or --CO--, is useful in the dispersion of active NLO chromophores containing a basic functionality to form optically clear films.

Abstract: An aryletherketone polymer having repeating units of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein Q is --O--, --CH.sub.2 -- or --CO--, is useful in the dispersion of active NLO chromophores containing a basic functionality to form optically clear films.

Abstract: Benzocyclobutene-terminated monomers of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is --SO.sub.2 --, --CO--, or ##STR2## are prepared by reacting a benzocyclobutene of the formula ##STR3## wherein R is --H or --SiMe.sub.3, with a difluorophenyl compound of the formula ##STR4## wherein Ar is as described previously, in the presence of a promoter. A mixture of the resins is obtained when potassium carbonate is employed as the promoter. The bis(benzocyclobutene)-terminated monomer is obtained when cesium fluoride is employed as the promoter.

Abstract: 4-Hydroxybenzocyclobutene is prepared by the demethylation of 4-methoxybenzocyclobutene in the presence of aluminum iodide. A new compound 4-trimethylsiloxybenzocyclobutene is prepared by reacting 4-hydroxybenzocyclobutene with chlorotrimethylsilane.